Compass Minerals
Compass Minerals International, Inc., commonly referred to as Compass Minerals, is a leading provider of essential minerals headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1993, the company has established a strong presence in key operational regions, including North America and South America, focusing primarily on the production of salt, plant nutrients, and magnesium chloride.
With a commitment to sustainability and innovation, Compass Minerals offers unique products that cater to various industries, including agriculture, de-icing, and water treatment. The company is recognised for its high-quality offerings, which have positioned it as a market leader in the minerals sector. Notable achievements include significant advancements in production efficiency and a robust supply chain that supports its diverse customer base.
+22 vs industry average
Compass Minerals’s score of 42 is higher than 70% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Industry Intensity
Non-Metallic Mineral Mining is among the most carbon-intensive industries
Industry performance
The Non-Metallic Mineral Mining industry has reduced its overall emissions by 12% since 2019
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2028
Reported emissions
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
Compass Minerals's reported carbon emissions
In 2025, Compass Minerals reported total carbon emissions of approximately 622.3 million kg CO2e. This figure includes Scope 1 emissions of about 207.9 million kg CO2e, primarily from stationary combustion, Scope 2 emissions of approximately 70.6 million kg CO2e from purchased electricity, and Scope 3 emissions of around 343.7 million kg CO2e, mainly from upstream transportation and distribution. The company has set a near-term target to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions by 5% across Scopes 1 and 2 by 2025, using a fiscal 2021 baseline. This commitment reflects Compass Minerals' dedication to enhancing sustainability within its operations and processes. Overall, Compass Minerals is actively working towards reducing its carbon footprint while maintaining transparency in its emissions reporting, as evidenced by its comprehensive sustainability reports.
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Compass Minerals’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
2 goals2025
5% reduction in Scope 1
Compass Minerals is committed to reducing GHG emissions across our processes and operations, guided by a fiscal 2025 target to reduce Scopes…
2030
62% reduction in total GHG
Vs 2019 baseline. Validated by SBTi. Includes full supply chain.
2040
50% reduction in Scope 3 intensity
Across purchased goods and services and logistics.
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Scope 3 top emissions categories
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Climate initiatives
Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact Climate Champions initiative
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Emissions comparison with industry peers
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